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Speech at New Harmony Hall by Frances Wright July 4, 1828 The custom which commemorates in rejoicing the anniversary of the national independence of these states, has its origin in a human feeling, amiable in its nature, and beneficial, under proper direction, in its indulgence. Frances Wright’s “scandalous” Fourth of July orations of 1828 and 1829 combined appeals for a variety of radical reforms, including women’s rights, sexual liberty, and abolitionism (Eckhardt 1984:171). Abstract: In her first recorded public speech to the utopian community of New Harmony, Indiana on July 4, 1828, Frances (Fanny) Wright used the occasion to articulate an inclusive brand of citizenship and utilized the meaning of the Fourth of July to promote her reform ideology. In doing so, she upheld a transcendent patriot and ideal citizen of humanity, dedicated to enacting the ideals of My heart is lost, my mind is drained; Suggested Collections How to draw Pose reference Body References A Fourth of July Oration By Frances Wright The custom which commemorates in rejoicing the anniversary of the national independence of these states has its origin in a human feeling, amiable in its nature and beneficial, under On this 4th of July, let’s celebrate Fanny Wright’s plea to build on the victory of the American Revolution and ensure that “all mankind hold with us the Jubilee of Independence.” Fourth of July oration delivered by Frances Wright : in the Philadelphia Theatre, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1829 Author Abstract: In her first recorded public speech to the utopian community of New Harmony, Indiana on July 4, 1828, Frances (Fanny) Wright used the occasion to articulate an inclusive brand of citizenship and utilized the meaning of the Fourth of July to promote her reform ideology. In doing so, she upheld a transcendent patriot and ideal citizen of humanity, dedicated to enacting the ideals of Research an earlier Fourth of July Address. What aspects of the speech are similar to Wright’s? What aspects are clearly different from what Wright was doing fifty-two years after the Revolutionary War? Consider the expectations for ceremonial speeches. How do you think other speakers met those expectations in contrast to Wright? Frances “Fanny” Wright “Address Delivered in the New Harmony Hall, at the Celebration of the Fourth of July” (4 July 1828) Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress Abstract: In her first recorded public speech to the utopian community of New Harmony, Indiana on July 4, 1828, Frances (Fanny) Wright used the occasion to articulate an inclusive brand of citizenship and utilized the meaning of the Fourth of July to promote her reform ideology. In doing so, she upheld a transcendent patriot and ideal citizen of humanity, dedicated to enacting the ideals of ew Harmony Hall, 4 July 1828 At the time she gave the speech excerpted below, the Scottish-born freethinker Frances “Fanny” Wright (1795–1852) had already become known as a social and political reformer; however, she was just starting to embark on the career as a public speaker that would make her natio. On July 4, 1828, Frances (Fanny) Wright delivered what was very likely the first public Independence Day oration by a woman, Wright (1795-1852) was a tireless social reformer who held advanced views on religion, marriage, birth control, slavery, and women's rights. FRANCES “FANNY” WRIGHT “ADDRESS DELIVERED IN THE NEW HARMONY HALL, AT THE CELEBRATION” (4 JULY 1828) So shall we rejoice to good purpose and in good feeling; so shall we improve the victory once on this day achieved, until all mankind hold with us the jubilee of independence. Speech from Speeches by John Randolph and Henry Clay capture the political passions of the early republic, while three addresses by Daniel Webster—his first Bunker Hill oration, his second reply to Hayne, and his controversial endorsement of the Compromise of 1850—demonstrate the eloquence that made him the most renowned orator of his time. Abstract: In her first recorded public speech to the utopian community of New Harmony, Indiana on July 4, 1828, Frances (Fanny) Wright used the occasion to articulate an inclusive brand of citizenship and utilized the meaning of the Fourth of July to promote her reform ideology. In doing so, she upheld a transcendent patriot and ideal citizen of humanity, dedicated to enacting the ideals of In her first recorded public speech to the utopian community of New Harmony, Indiana on July 4, 1828, Frances (Fanny) Wright used the occasion to articulate an inclusive brand of citizenship and utilized the meaning of the Fourth of July to promote her reform ideology. Frances Wright of Scotland, an early feminist and utopian socialist, was invited by Philadelphia workingmen to speak on the Fourth of July 1829 to one of the first city-wide associations of labor unions in the United States. Abstract: In her first recorded public speech to the utopian community of New Harmony, Indiana on July 4, 1828, Frances (Fanny) Wright used the occasion to articulate an inclusive brand of citizenship and utilized the meaning of the Fourth of July to promote her reform ideology. In doing so, she upheld a transcendent patriot and ideal citizen of humanity, dedicated to enacting the ideals of Frances Wright, Independence Day speech at New Harmony ⮑ “ Dating, as we justly may, a new era in the history of man from the Fourth of July, 1776, it would be well, that is, it would be useful, if on each anniversary we examined the progress made by our species in just knowledge and just practice. ”
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